President Obama said Monday that the American school year is too short, and he noted that students in other advanced countries have about a month more of school each year. Today’s Question: Should we have a longer school year?

Each Monday now through the election, we’ll pose a question on an issue that’s pertinent to the race for Minnesota governor. Today’s Question: Does the debate over same-sex marriage have a place in Minnesota politics? Democratic candidate Mark Dayton: Absolutely, because under the founding principles of this country, “that all men (and women) are created Read more →

Suicide is a leading cause of death among Minnesota teenagers. Seven teenagers in the Anoka-Hennepin School District took their own lives in the past year. Today’s Question: What role should schools play in preventing suicides?

One Minnesota legislator recently lost her home to foreclosure, while at least one other lawmaker is facing foreclosure proceedings now. Today’s Question: How does the state of a politician’s personal finances affect your vote?

Each Monday now through the election, we’ll pose a question on an issue that’s pertinent to the race for Minnesota governor. Today’s Question: Should the state’s investment in public colleges and universities be greater or smaller? Democratic candidate Mark Dayton: Something is seriously wrong, when Minnesotans cannot afford to send their own children to their Read more →